Pursue your passion, further your education, or grow your professional skills with the Academic Programs at Gallaudet. With 30 undergraduate majors and 36 minors as well as 25+ graduate majors, there’s no limit to where you’ll go from here.
You’ve Put in The Work, and Your Future Awaits
We’re a one of a kind learning environment, where courses are accessible through American Sign Language (ASL) and English, Communication Access Real-Time Translation (CART), and interpreters. Our admissions staff will help you prepare for the program of your dreams.
Communication, without the barriers
Experience the freedom to communicate and interact easily with everyone around you from the classroom to your dorm. No interpreter or VP needed!
Vibrant Student Life
Experience the urban advantage, with all the excitement and opportunities of living in Washington, D.C.
Excellent Support Services
From accommodations and career advice to emotional support, Gallaudet has the resources you need to succeed personally and professionally!
Undergraduate Admissions
You’re just getting started- world changer! We have 30 undergraduate majors and 36 minors across five schools to match your goals.
Important Deadlines
Graduate Admissions
Important Dates
Early Action for International Applicants
Dec 1
Clinical Psychology Application Deadline
Dec 1
School Psychology Application Deadline
Online Degree Programs
B.A. Online Degree Completion Programs
Don’t let those old credits collect dust–put them to good use by earning a degree in one of our Online Degree Completion Programs (ODCP). Students interested in pursuing a degree in Business, Accounting, Communications, Deaf Studies, English or Psychology that have already accumulated 60 hours of college credits can finish their degree with flexible, accelerated, eight-week courses throughout the year.
M.A. Online Degree Programs
Reaching your goals is closer than you could have imagined. Earn your degree from the comfort of your home – or the coziest seat at the coffee shop with an online or hybrid M.A. program.
- M.A., Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Hybrid)
- M.A., School Counseling (Hybrid)
- M.A., Education: Advanced Studies (Online)
- M.A., Sign Language Education (Hybrid)
- M.A., Early Intervention Studies (Hybrid)
- M.A., Public Administration (Online & Hybrid option available)
- M.S.W., Social Work (Online)
Continuing Education
Welcome, lifelong learners! Our Center for Continuing Education (CCE) program is available 100% online or hybrid to offer you the ultimate experience.
Professional Development
ASL Connect
Interpretation Programs
International
Important Deadlines
English Language Institute (ELI)
Own Your Gallaudet Experience From Start to Finish
The video opens with a quick drone shot of Gallaudet University’s campus: showing the football field, and in the distance are city buildings and the famous DC landmarks, the U.S. Capitol building, and the monument. A drone shot of the historical building to Gallaudet University, the tower clock, is shown. The video gives you an insight into Gallaudet’s social life and classroom with direct access to communicate using ASL. Athletics play a huge role in student life on campus, offering sports like swimming, soccer, etc. Biology classrooms are brought outdoors to a boat for an educational & firsthand experience on the water, what looks like a river. Students are seen smiling and laughing with classmates & friends—quick drone shot of Gallaudet University’s campus buildings. A professor mimics a bird to their students while teaching. People are smiling and waving their hands, applauding to someone. Short clips of two black females wearing “Gallaudet University” crewneck sweaters performing the traditional bison fight song, in the background, there is light spotlighting them. Giving you a brief Behind-the-scenes look into the Motion Light Lab preparing to film with their animation gears. A white male is wearing a motion capture suit and is practicing how to perform for the film take. A small screen shows the capture of the motion from signing. The video closes with the two black females standing side by side, saying proudly, “Buff & Blue!”
Transcript:
[Scene 1: Aerial drone shot of Gallaudet University’s campus, showing the football field, city buildings, U.S. Capitol building, and the monument in the distance.]
[Scene 2: Drone shot of the historical tower clock at Gallaudet University.]
[Scene 3: Gallaudet’s social life and classroom scenes with direct communication using ASL.]
[Scene 4: Athletics playing a significant role in student life, offering sports like swimming and soccer.]
[Scene 5: Biology classrooms brought outdoors to a boat for an educational experience on the water.]
[Scene 6: Students seen smiling and laughing with classmates and friends on campus.] [Scene 7: Professor mimicking a bird to engage students during a lesson.]
[Scene 8: People smiling and waving their hands, applauding someone.]
[Scene 9: Short clips of two black females wearing “Gallaudet University” crewneck sweaters performing the traditional bison fight song with spotlighting in the background.] [Scene 10: Behind-the-scenes look into the Motion Light Lab preparing to film with animation gears.]
[Scene 11: A white male wearing a motion capture suit and practicing for the film take.]
[Scene 12: A small screen showing the motion capture from signing.]
[Scene 13: The video closes with the two black females standing side by side, proudly saying, “Buff & Blue!”]
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